Aug 17, 2013

of philippines ferry thomas aquinas sinks at cebu

At least 24 people have died and more than 280 are missing after a ferry collided with a cargo ship and sank off Talisay City, Cebu, Philippines. The MV Thomas Aquinas, carrying 692 people, was in collision with the cargo vessel. Coastguard and naval vessels helped by local fishing boats have rescued more than 570 people so far.